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The Art Institute of Chicago's miniature rooms are cleaned at least twice a year, demanding patience, precision and a meditative state of mind.

Learn to throw ceramics on a wheel! Sundays, January 4, 11, 18, 25 & February 8, from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ages 16+ years welcome! Refine your throwing skills and explore various forms. Weekly demonstrations are given in this intermediate class. Demonstrating forms such as sectional throwing, throwing off the hump, making lids, colored slips, as well as making your own colored clay and designs. In this 5-week course, intermediate students can refine techniques, explore new forms, and build consistency. Individual guidance meets you where you’re at, assisting returning to the wheel with more confidence. The class will begin with an overview of the basics (wedging, centering, pulling, etc) to build a solid foundation and help give students confidence to take on more complex forms. Students will learn, in depth, about the process of turning clay into ceramic, including drying stages and moisture management, firing processes, decorating techniques, fixing mistakes, planning forward, and more. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

The Interactive Zone at Petco Park returns again this year from Thursday, July 23 – Sunday, July 26 (open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily; until 4 p.m. on Sunday), in the Lexus Premier Lot next to Petco Park. This year’s lineup includes the return of the popular Labu’Tique Shop, now transformed into the Labu’Tique Farmers Market, where fans can shop for Labubus, Squishy Toys, Jelly Cats, Needohs, and more. Visit: sdccblog.com/events-default/labutique-shop/ The Labu’Tique Shop on Instagram

Join us for a fun Miniature Paint Workshop where you can unleash your creativity and learn new painting techniques! Bring your own figure and paint for just $5, or pay $10 and we’ll provide the mini. Supplies included! Our paint expert will be on hand to offer tips and guidance. Spots are limited, so reserve yours today! Cost: $5 (bring your own mini), $10 (mini included) Max Capacity: 15 Sign up now and unleash your creativity! *Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. *Please Note: Due to limited space, an Eventbrite ticket is now required to reserve your spot—even if you RSVP on Facebook. Happens on the following Dates: April 19, 2026 April 26, 2026

Join Benjamin Cole, Director of Theatre School Education and Outreach at North Coast Repertory Theatre, for a lively conversation about how to act Shakespeare. Don’t miss this special event as there will also be live demonstrations of the principles discussed. With over 20 years of professional acting experience, Ben has been seen on stage locally at The Old Globe, The La Jolla Playhouse, North Coast Repertory Theatre, and many others. In addition to his work at NCRT, he is an adjunct professor of Theatre at Grossmont College. Ben earned his Master of Fine Arts in Acting from Western Illinois University, his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting/Directing from Central Michigan University and studied acting through New York University in Ireland. He has experience acting, teaching, directing, and fight choreographing all over the country including work with the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, the Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival, and the Illinois Shakespeare Festival. San Diego Shakespeare Society on Facebook / Instagram

As of Tuesday night, L.A. County voters were poised to approve Measure ER, a half-cent sales tax. A similar measure in Contra Costa was far behind. Santa Clara voters were the first to approve such a sales tax. It’s still not enough to fill the hole left by federal health cuts.

Elizabeth "Ely" Rosales Aguilar, of Raíz Chocolate, runs a small-scale chocolate operation from her San Diego home, crafting rich Mexican chocolate bars and spiced drinking chocolates inspired by centuries-old recipes. California's cottage food laws helped her turn her passion into a thriving business rooted in cultural tradition.

Scientists dug up a Paleolithic tooth that shows signs that these hominins may have been capable of executing a precise dental procedure.

Back for the sixth year, San Diego Botanic Garden's popular spring orchid exhibition returns with a refreshed theme: "Orchids in the Wild." Inspired by orchids in their natural habitats, the Garden’s 8,000-square-foot Dickinson Family Education Conservatory will be transformed into mossy understories, tropical canopies, and other immersive environments, showcasing hundreds of striking specimens, locally bred hybrids, and rare species. Discover the dramatic blooms and learn the fascinating stories behind their discovery, growth, and cultivation. In addition to orchids that typically grow in the Garden’s Conservatory, displays will include plants on loan from private growers belonging to two local groups – the San Diego County Orchid Society and the Palomar Orchid Society – as well as orchids and materials from local businesses. Throughout the exhibition run, enjoy special orchid classes and workshops, and browse plant sales with local vendors on select weekends. Whether you’re a dedicated orchid enthusiast or simply drawn to nature’s remarkable diversity, "Orchids in the Wild" invites you to explore these extraordinary plants as they appear in their natural environments—lush, vibrant, and full of life. San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook /Instagram

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California has announced he will resign from Congress following multiple sexual assault allegations that prompted loud bipartisan calls for him to step down.